Can a simple RNA test predict pancreatic cancer outcomes?
NCT ID NCT04765410
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined small RNA molecules called microRNAs in tissue samples from 57 people with pancreatic cancer. The samples were collected during a routine endoscopic ultrasound procedure. Researchers aimed to see if certain microRNA patterns are linked to how aggressive the cancer is, how long patients live, and how they respond to treatment. The goal is to eventually use this information to personalize care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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57 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with solid pancreatic masses fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria will receive EUS FNA (endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pancreatic solid mass, with or without a cystic component * Age over 18 years old * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Cystic pancreatic mass with no solid component * Abnormal coagulation (elevated INR \>1.5, thrombocytopenia\<60 000/mm3, activated partial thromboplastin time\>42 seconds), participant on anticoagulant treatment that cannot stop the treatment * European Cooperative Oncology Group status 4 * Pregnancy * Age under 18 years old * The participant does not want to sign the consent form, or is unable to * Difficult puncture position during endoscopic ultrasonography: vessels or Wirsung duct positioned in front of the needle (decision of the endoscopist)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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"Carol Davila" University Central Emergency Hospital
Bucharest, Sector 1, 010825, Romania
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"Prof Dr Agrippa Ionescu" Emergency Hospital
Bucharest, Sector 1, 011356, Romania
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"Victor Babes" National Pathology Institute
Bucharest, Sector, 050096, Romania
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Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest
Bucharest, Sector 1, 014461, Romania
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Fundeni Clinical Institute
Bucharest, Sector 2, 022328, Romania
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